Easy Rose Sauce (2024)

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This Easy Rosé Sauce is perfect for pasta. The recipe is simple to make, and the sauce is extremely tasty! Serve with a side of crusty garlic bread.

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Sometimes simple is best - and that's definitely the case with this rose pasta sauce. It only requires a handful of ingredients, which you probably already have in your pantry.

To make rose pasta sauce, simply saute a bit of garlic in olive oil. Add a can of plain tomato sauce. Then stir in some cream and parmesan cheese.

And that's it - you have a simple homemade sauce that's ready in under 20 minutes.

I love serving this sauce with pasta - penne is my personal favorite! But it's also delicious served as a dipping sauce for arancini or even as a pizza sauce atop homemade pizza dough. Yum!

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Tips & Tricks

Adjust the seasoning. You can season the rose sauce with salt and pepper, as in the recipe. Or you can experiment with adding your favorite fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano.

Cooking cream. The recipe calls for cooking cream, which is somewhat lighter than heavy cream. However, if you can't find that, feel free to substitute heavy cream instead.

Tomato Sauce. I find it best to use a plain canned tomato sauce as the base for this rose sauce. That allows you to adjust the seasoning to your own particular taste.

Enjoy! And if you love pasta, be sure to check out these other delicious vegetarian pasta recipes.

Recipe

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Easy Rosé Pasta Sauce

This simple rose pasta sauce only requires a few minutes and a handful of ingredients to pull together. It's light and flavorful, and perfect for pasta!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course, Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: how to make rose pasta sauce, rose sauce

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 208kcal

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Cut the garlic into small pieces. Set aside.

  • In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic. Cook it for 1 minute. Do not roast, as this will change the taste of the sauce. Stir a little.

  • Add the tomato sauce and stir well.

  • Add the parmesan cheese while stirring with a whisk. Mix well.

  • Add the cream and stir while bringing to a boil.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.

  • Serve over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 925IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Linda says

    Easy Rose Sauce (4)
    Yum! Really good. It’s a perfect rosée sauce “modification” for regular tomato sauce. Sometimes when I don’t have cream, or want to make it lower calories, I use half and half. I just cook it down a bit longer. Still turns out tasty!

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  2. Linda Gagnon says

    Easy Rose Sauce (5)
    Delicious sauce recipe. I did make some minor adjustments by adding chopped onions and a bit of basil and parsley. I also didn’t have cream, so I used fat free half/half and skim milk (1/2 cup of each). It’s what I had and it was delicious. The Parmesan cheese thickened it up just enough. It was really good with shrimp and crab filled ravioli!

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  3. Saadia Rebaoui says

    Yamyyyyy thanks

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  4. TessaG says

    Looks like an easy Rosé sauce, however, I just wanted to point out that it's not vegan - vegans don't consume any dairy. 😉

    Reply

    • Nicole says

      Yes, correct. This recipe is labeled as vegetarian.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is Rosè sauce made of? ›

It's a blend of tomato and cream sauce, so the resulting pasta sauce is colored pink. It's really delicious! It has tang from the tomato sauce, and creaminess from white sauce without being too rich and heavy. It makes creamy sauced pasta more approachable!

How do you make canned rose sauce better? ›

Stir in some freshness.

Fresh herbs make all the difference in any pasta sauce, so if you have some lying around, they will really perk up a jarred sauce. Obviously, basil is classic, but thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, and oregano are all great in pasta sauce. Fresh parsley also makes anything sing, as do chives.

How to thicken rose sauce? ›

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Does rose sauce contain alcohol? ›

Blush Sauce, also called Rose sauce, is a pasta sauce made with alcohol, butter, tomatoes, cream, onion, garlic, and parmesan cheese. I actually set out to make a vodka sauce today, but I only had tequila and white wine in the house, so this is how I ended up making this recipe.

Is rose sauce the same as vodka sauce? ›

Although Pink Sauce and Vodka Sauce are sometimes used interchangeably, they are actually different sauces. Pink Sauce doesn't have any vodka in the sauce and is more cream based while Vodka Pasta is more tomato based.

Why is it called rose sauce? ›

Well the sauce isn't that old, the story follows that it was in 1982 when the naval chef who was looking after the catering for the Mary Rose restoration crew invented the sauce. Subsequently the name was changed to Marie Rose to make it more French sounding.

What can you add to rose to make it taste better? ›

Rosé is fabulous on its own as we all know, but add some fruit, a little tequila or gin, some sparkling water and an herb or two and you've got yourself a world class rosé spritzer or co*cktail fit for any summer soirée. Add the strawberries and honey to a blender and purée until smooth.

Why did my rose sauce curdle? ›

However, if the sauce stays on the heat too long and too much water evaporates, it will break, since there's no longer enough water to hold the fat in suspension. If this happens, the sauce will look curdled and greasy.

How long does homemade rose sauce last? ›

Store sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will stay fresh for 3-4 days. I have never tried to freeze this sauce, but I would imagine you wouldn't have a problem despite there being cream in it. Just make sure your store in two freezer bags in case of spillage.

What are the five basic sauces? ›

The five mother sauces are hollandaise, tomato (sauce tomat), bechamel, Espagnole, and veloute. French chef Auguste Escoffier identified the five mother sauces, forever associating them with French cuisine.

Does adding sugar thicken sauce? ›

Add a little sugar

Sugar doesn't thicken in quite the same way as starch or fat, but it does make your sauce stickier, and getting your sauce to stick to the food is the entire point. Adding sugar to water creates a solution that is thicker than water, and further heating (boiling or simmering) makes it even thicker.

How do you infuse rose flavor? ›

Directions
  1. Wash red rose petals.
  2. Drop rose petals into a resealable container with Tito's Handmade Vodka.
  3. Store in a cool dark place for 3-5 days, shake daily.
  4. Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor (and color).

Are Marie Rose and Thousand Island the same? ›

Marie Rose Sauce, also known as Thousand Island Dressing is traditionally made from a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise. Marie Rose is usually associated with prawn/shrimp co*cktail and Thousand Island often used in a Reuben sandwich.

Is Marie Rose sauce the same as seafood sauce? ›

Marie Rose sauce (known in some areas as co*cktail sauce or seafood sauce) is a British condiment often made from a blend of tomatoes, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and black pepper. A simpler version can be made by merely mixing tomato ketchup with mayonnaise.

What is a creamy spaghetti sauce called? ›

While bechamel sauce is made with milk and flour, alfredo sauce is mainly made with heavy cream and cheese. Both have a creamy texture that thoroughly coats pasta noodles, but bechamel tends to be thicker than alfredo sauce.

What is Korean rose sauce made of? ›

Korean rose sauce is made from cream and optional cheese, seasoned with ingredients like garlic, salt, sugar, and gochujang. It's known for its creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor. It can be used in other dishes but is most popularly served in tteokbokki.

What is TikTok Pink Sauce made of? ›

Pink Sauce Ingredients | TikTok. Pink sauce ingredients typically include a combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, and a variety of seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. This creamy and tangy sauce is often used as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, and seafood dishes.

What is red and white pasta sauce called? ›

What is Pink Sauce Pasta? Pink Sauce Pasta is cooked pasta tossed with equal parts red marinara sauce and white alfredo sauce which combine to make – you got it – a pink-hued sauce. Again, as simple as the combination sounds, it is mind blowingly delicious.

What is the benefit of rose sauce? ›

Health Benefits of Rose Sauce

Herbs and spices used in rose sauce, such as basil and oregano, contain essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to overall well-being. When made with low-fat milk and minimal butter, rose sauce can be a lower-calorie option compared to some other creamy sauces.

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